According to IDC, market demands for Web security solutions have changed and must address a much broader set of functions. The report goes on to explain, “Explosive growth of Web-based technologies in the enterprise (i.e., social media, mobile apps, software-as-a-service/cloud infrastructure) and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomenon are forcing rapid change on the Web security market.”
“Web security requirements continue to evolve," said Stephen Pao, vice president of product management at Barracuda Networks. “While the current challenges we’re addressing are around the expanding corporate perimeter, mobility and the changes in Web 2.0, our basic philosophy is that we should solve our customers’ Web security issues, including new ones, without additional options or fees. It’s how we do business, and we appreciate IDC’s recognition as a leader for it.”
Barracuda Networks was praised for supporting all major features of secure Web gateways: URL filtering, antimalware, social media/Web 2.0 controls and content inspection. Additionally, Barracuda Networks was cited as a leader based on key strengths including:
• Cost effective – Barracuda Networks’ core strength is efficiently producing cost and functionally effective security solutions for organizations.

To view an excerpt of the IDC MarketScape, please visit:
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Web Security Products 2011-2012 Vendor Analysis
About the Barracuda Web Filter
The Barracuda Web Filter is an integrated content filtering, application blocking and malware protection solution that is powerful, easy to use and affordable for businesses of all sizes. It enforces Internet usage policies by blocking access to websites and Internet applications that are not related to business, and it easily and completely eliminates spyware and other forms of malware. For more, please visit https://www.barracudanetworks.com/products/webfilter.

About the Barracuda Web Security Service
The Barracuda Web Security Service is a cloud-based Web security offering that protects users both in and out of the workplace from malicious content. With complete management and reporting in the cloud, administrators can enforce common Internet usage policies across their organizations. Data centers throughout the world can proxy traffic directly, through integration with the Barracuda NG Firewall or through software agents, to ensure that all traffic is inspected and secured prior to reaching the users’ Web browsers. Optional hardware and virtual appliance gateways can provide local policy enforcement, caching, acceleration and user identification for larger premises. The Barracuda Web Security Service features all-inclusive pricing so the economics are the same for customers whether they choose any combination of pure cloud, software agents, appliances or virtual appliances in their deployments. For more, please visit barracudanetworks.com/products/websecurityflex.

About Barracuda Networks Inc.

Barracuda Networks combines premises-based gateways and software, virtual appliances, cloud services, and sophisticated remote support to deliver comprehensive content and network security, data protection and application delivery solutions. The company's expansive product portfolio includes offerings for protection against email and Web threats as well as products that improve application delivery and network access, message archiving, backup and data protection. Coca-Cola, FedEx, Harvard University, IBM, L'Oreal, and Europcar are among the more than 150,000 organizations protecting their IT infrastructures with Barracuda Networks' range of affordable, easy-to-deploy and manage solutions. Barracuda Networks is privately held with its International Headquarters in Campbell, California. For more information, please visit barracudanetworks.com.